TBI Health was created with a simple idea: to help people with pain, illness, or injury. TBI Health has come a long way since it began its journey in 2001, from 2016 we partnered with Southern Cross & together we are passionate about ensuring our clients get the right help, at the right time, to get them back on track & living meaningful lives.
We are known to offer an attractive work environment to support staff wellbeing and growth. Our current focus is to continue our work on introducing new services for our staff to become involved in and ultimately, help enhance their careers.
It is also important to TBI Health to continue having an equity focused workplace culture where staff feel supported, enriched, & valued. As a NZ owned company, we position ourselves as a Te Tiriti partner and have an ongoing commitment to health equity for Māori. Join us on this transformational journey of delivering tailored and quality healthcare service which meets the needs of our diverse Aotearoa.
Job Description
About the Mahi (Role)
Join our Rotorua Clinic as a full-time experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
We are continuing to expand and grow our team! The clinic currently consists of senior occupational therapist, an experienced occupational physiotherapist, and hospital and community physiotherapists. We are looking for a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join our team to ensure we continue to provide comprehensive rehabilitation solutions for our clients and take advantage of everything this region has to offer!
We work with a large range of funders nationwide, providing a wide variety of workplace services ranging from prevention initiatives for groups or individuals, early intervention services through to return to work services, and have fun doing it! With such a variety of services available, we can allow you to play to your strengths! The role offers some flexibility with work location including the clinics, worksites, and the opportunity to work from home to complete administrative tasks.
The role will include:
Completing workplace assessments for return to work following illness or injury.
Providing patient education, training, treatment, and rehabilitation in a variety of community and workplace settings.
Liaise with external partners such as specialists, GP's, and employers to ensure smooth rehabilitation for the client
A varied caseload of ACC contracts, early intervention and private vocational services.
Providing in-home assessments to identify injured clients' needs and options to address these needs
Providing in-home intervention/rehabilitation for injured clients
Providing acute post-operative hospital based care at our partner Southern Cross Hospital Rotorua, including occasional weekend work (rostered)
Benefits of joining TBI Health
Outside of work you can relax and explore the wider Rotorua area which hosts 18 lakes and three major rivers with activities available to enjoy many of them or take some time out to wine and dine at the local restaurants/cafes.
If outdoor pursuits are more your thing, then there’s The Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest for biking, walking, and horseback trails, Skyline Skyrides, white water rafting on the Kaituna river, Velocity Valley Adventure Park, plus many others.
For your shared passion and commitment to TBI Health and its goals, we have the following on offer for you:
Competitive salary and bonus structure
Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross (working 20+ hours)
Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
Annual contribution to your career development and further qualifications
Opportunities for career progression both locally and across New Zealand
MDT meetings, in-services, literature reviews, and case studies
Extensive training, case conferences, and support provided
Birthday Leave (must be employed 20 or more hours)
Annual Wellbeing Allowance - currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20 hours per week.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
The applicant requires a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and 1 year of vocational experience with ACC contracts. A post-graduate qualification or interest in occupational health/vocational rehabilitation, and concussion fields would be an advantage to the applicant however not essential.
It is expected that the successful applicant would be willing to work towards a post-graduate qualification.
Substantial orientation, training, and support will be provided.
To be successful in this role you will have:
An interest in the areas of vocational and concussion rehabilitation
A strong work ethic
A positive, can-do attitude
A desire to achieve clinical excellence
Very good organisational and communication skills
An ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
An awareness of how to provide top-quality customer service
A commitment to professional development
A current practicing certificate to work in New Zealand, and Indemnity Insurance
Current full clean driver’s license
Applications close on Friday 23rd of May 2025.
Please include a cover letter with your application. All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential. All applications must be submitted via the online process. Applications received directly via email will not be considered for shortlisting.
For further information or a coffee and a chat about the role please contact Clinic Manager Awhina Diamond on 027 223 5858 or email awhina.diamond@tbihealth.co.nz
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates who meet the skills and qualifications criteria for the advertised role. You will have the opportunity to inform us of any cultural or any other diversity needs you may.
Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing as suitable applications come through. So it is likely the advertisement will close before the advertised deadline. If you are interested in expressing interest or finding out more, contact us as soon as possible.
